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The Village Snob
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About
The Village Snob is a Whanganui-based coffee cart, renowned for its signature Bomber Blend and rotating single-origin coffees sourced globally. They offer a 'wine bar for coffee people' experience, driven by a relentless pursuit of better coffee.
Their Story
The Village Snob was founded by Paul Harris on Leap Day, February 29, 2016, with the initial concept conceived in November 2015. Paul's motivation was deeply personal, aiming to create a business with family-friendly hours to spend more time with his two young sons. This personal drive was coupled…
What They Make
- House Blend: The 'Bomber Blend' (sourced from Flight Coffee)
- Single Origin Coffees (rotating selection, sourced globally through Flight Coffee, e.g., from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi)
- Manual Brew Filter Coffee (pour-over options)
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Brew Gear (equipment and consumables for home brewing)
- Derelict Coffee Roasters blends (e.g., Matiere, Mangaroa)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Coffee Spot in Whanganui — Cited by Google & Tripadvisor
- NZ Specialty Coffee Association Member Shout Out — Recognized
More from The Village Snob
Subscription service (The Snobby Collective)Cafe/Coffee Bar operation (Ngaporo Coffee Bar)
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Online purchase with delivery/shipping, subscription boxes (The Village Snob, At Home), physical coffee cart location, likely click-and-collect.